New York coverlet for Rebecca Stout, doubleweave, 1839

Photograph

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Foster & Muriel McCarl Coverlet Gallery

Name/Title

New York coverlet for Rebecca Stout, doubleweave, 1839

Entry/Object ID

CDP 25.5.047

Description

Figured and fancy doubleweave coverlet with borders on 3 sides and no fringe. Two panels joined by a center seam. Navy wool with undyed cotton. Double rose centerfield pattern; church and tree border on sides; star and chicken border on bottom. Woven for Rebecca Stout in 1839.

Context

Photographed on 9/4/2025 in Eagle, WI for the Coverlet Documentation Project.

Collection

Coverlet Documentation Project, Riene Wells and Dean Herriges Collection

Category

Double roses

Made/Created

Date made

1839

Place

State/Province

New York

Country

United States of America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL, LR

Transcription

REBECCA/ 1839/ STOUT

Material/Technique

Woven

Color

Navy, Natural